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(Bb)Sun shine
on my (Bb)shoul ders
makes me (Bb)hap py,
(Bb)sun shine
in my (Bb)eyes
(Eb)can make me (Cm7)cry.
(Bb)Sun shine
on the (Bb)wa ter
looks so (Bb)love ly.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways
makes me (Bb)high.
(Bb)If I (Cm7)had a (Dm)day
that I could (Bb)give you,
I’d (Bb)give to you
a (Dm)day
(Eb)just like to (Cm7)day.
(Bb)If I had
a (Dm)song
that I could (Bb)sing for you,
I’d (Bb)sing a song
to (Dm)make you (Eb)feel this (Bb)way.
(Bb)Sun shine
on my (Bb)shoul ders
makes me (Bb)hap py,
(Bb)sun shine
in my (Bb)eyes
(Eb)can make me (Cm7)cry.
(Bb)Sun shine
on the (Bb)wa ter
looks so (Bb)love ly.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways
makes me (Bb)high.
(Bb)If I (Cm7)had a (Dm)tale
that I could (Bb)tell you,
I’d (Bb)tell a tale
a (Dm)sure
(Eb)to make you (Cm7)smile.
(Bb)If I had
a (Dm)wish
that I could (Bb)wish for you,
I’d (Bb)make a wish
for (Dm)sun shine (Eb)all the (Bb)while.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)all the time
(Eb)makes me (Bb)high,
(Bb)sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways...
Sunshine On My Shoulders — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sunshine On My Shoulders" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sunshine On My Shoulders”
- What key is "Sunshine On My Shoulders" by John Denver played in?
- Sunshine On My Shoulders is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sunshine On My Shoulders" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- "Sunshine On My Shoulders" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F7.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sunshine On My Shoulders" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sunshine On My Shoulders" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sunshine On My Shoulders" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sunshine On My Shoulders" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.